: Seeking to be a better captain, Dal undergoes a genetic procedure that grants him temporary physical and mental enhancements—such as telepathy and increased agility—but these soon become unstable and cause him physical distress.
: After emerging from his cocoon, Murf displays incredible tactical skills, effectively becoming the ship's new security officer by defeating a Romulan Tal Shiar boarding party.
: Guided by the rogue smuggler Thadiun Okona , Dal meets Dr. Jago , a geneticist who reveals that Dal is a human "augment" created by the protégés of Dr. Arik Soong . His DNA is a hybrid of 26 different species, including human, Vulcan, Klingon, and Romulan.